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Why Removing Religious Symbols for Work Acceptance Divides Families

I stopped wearing my hijab to fit in at my new job and now my mother will not speak to me, but my coworkers finally treat me like I belong.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Professional integration requires abandoning visible markers of faith, creating a rift between workplace belonging and family connection.

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